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Australian venture capital firm **Flying Fox** is pivoting toward funding less flashy, ‘boring’ startups amid the prolonged tech downturn. The shift reflects investor caution and a search for steadier growth opportunities outside high-risk sectors. The firm now prioritizes businesses with stable revenue models over speculative, high-growth ventures.

Nov 2023The Sydney Morning HeraldNews article

Australia’s female-led venture capital firms are expanding funding opportunities for women entrepreneurs amid a sharp decline in capital for women-run businesses since 2020. These funds prioritize backing diverse founders and address systemic gaps in early-stage investment. The shift reflects growing recognition of underrepresented talent in tech and innovation sectors.

Aug 2023Forbes AustraliaNews article

Flying Fox Ventures guarantees founders profit-sharing from all future investments, ensuring financial returns even if backed companies fail. The fund commits to distributing gains directly to founders regardless of startup success. This model shifts risk by prioritizing founder payouts over traditional investor returns.

Jun 2022Australian Financial ReviewNews article

Kylie Frazer and Rachael Neumann launched **Flying Fox Ventures**, an angel syndicate targeting early-stage Australian startups. The group plans to allocate **$5 million annually** to support emerging companies. Both investors bring experience in startup funding and mentorship to the initiative.

Jun 2021SmartCompanyNews article